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WorldDusty Knuckle bakery to open third London site
The Dusty Knuckle, a bakery known for its sourdough and social mission, is set to open its third permanent London location on Blackstock Road. The site, formerly home to Il Cavaliere, received approval for new signage from Hackney Council.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet Housing Director Notes Shift from Leasehold to Build-to-Rent
Barnet Council's director for housing has observed a significant shift in development strategies, with traditional leasehold flats being replaced by build-to-rent, co-living, and student housing schemes. This change is attributed to market pressures including soaring property prices, rising service charges, and building safety concerns.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet depot workers reject 18‑month backpay offer, council faces strike
Barnet Council’s second offer of 18 months’ backpay for depot staff was turned down in a September ballot with more than 90% turnout. Unison says the council must improve the offer by 9 October or risk a strike ballot in November and possible action in December.
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Local News · FinchleyCamden Road Arms pub to reopen in Finchley
The Camden Road Arms, a former BrewDog pub in Finchley, is set to reopen on Friday, October 2, under new management. The venue has undergone refurbishment and will offer drinks, food, and live music.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Conservatives Criticise Labour's Budget Gap Claims
Barnet Conservatives have challenged Labour's narrative on the council's £200 million budget gap, arguing that no progress has been made in closing it. They also dispute claims regarding council tax increases and the rationale behind bringing services in-house.
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Local News · BarnetOnline pet store Funny Fuzzy shut down after £6.3m transactions
The online pet retailer Funny Fuzzy has been shut down by the Insolvency Service. The company, Funnyfuzzy Tech UK Co. Ltd, received over £6.3 million in payments but faced customer complaints regarding undelivered items and unrefunded purchases. Its predecessor was also previously closed.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet Developers Shift From Leasehold Flats Amid Market Collapse
Developers in London are increasingly avoiding leasehold flats due to high service charges and concerns over maintenance and cladding. Barnet Council's director for housing, economy and placemaking, Luke Ward, told the London Assembly that alternative models like build-to-rent and co-living are now preferred.
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Local News · FinchleySouth Hampstead High School marks 150 years of female empowerment
South Hampstead High School in Finchley is celebrating 150 years since its founding as St John's Wood High School for Girls. The school, part of the Girls Public Day School Trust, has a history intertwined with female empowerment, including suffragette staff and notable alumnae.
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Local News · East BarnetMP urges Treasury to close house sale tax loophole
A tax loophole allowing the sale of multiple properties to be treated as one, potentially saving millions in tax, has drawn the attention of MPs. Labour MP Phil Brickell has urged the Treasury to close the loophole before the next budget.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet residents face higher service charges as leasehold market shifts
More than a third of London’s homes are leasehold, forcing residents to pay an average £3,912 in annual service charges. Barnet Council reports developers are turning to Build‑to‑Rent, co‑living and student blocks, while the city falls short of affordable‑housing goals.
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Council & Politics · FinchleyFinchley hospital pharmacy closure decision upheld
Barnet Council's health and wellbeing board has decided not to reverse the closure of Fairview Pharmacy at Finchley Memorial Hospital. The decision follows a review of the latest pharmaceutical needs assessment.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council Investigates 22 Homes for Licensing Breaches
Barnet Council has launched targeted evening enforcement operations inspecting 76 properties and placing 22 under legal investigation for suspected licensing breaches. Fines totalling £187,000 have already been issued this year for HMO management failures.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet health boss highlights NHS service gap compared to Camden
Barnet residents receive fewer local NHS services than those in Camden due to historical underinvestment, a council health boss has stated. The borough's large elderly population contributes to high A&E attendance, with calls for the new integrated care board to address these disparities.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet Council validates plans for house conversions and tree works
Barnet Council has validated new planning applications, including proposals to convert offices into residential dwellings in Station Road, Barnet, and a house on Cricklewood Lane into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation. The council also validated several applications for tree works.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenShire Golf Club Closes Footpath Access After E-bike Vandalism
Shire London Golf Club has closed several public footpath access points, including those from Byng Road playing fields, following extensive damage to its greens caused by teenagers riding e-bikes. The club director stated this is the most serious damage since the club opened in 1994.
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Local News · East BarnetBarnet Deputy Mayor Attends Female Entrepreneurship Roundtable
Howard Dawber OBE, Barnet's deputy mayor for business and growth, attended a roundtable discussion in Southgate on Wednesday 23rd. The event focused on female entrepreneurship and the contributions of women-led businesses to the capital's economy.
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Culture & Arts · FinchleyFree Light + Flight Festival comes to Finchley and RAF Museum
The Light + Flight Festival will offer free public events, installations, and performances across north London. Barnet Council's festival will take place on the weekends of 14 to 15 November and 21 to 22 November 2026, with events at Finchley Lakeside and the RAF Museum.
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Local News · Mill HillMill Hill schoolchildren honour 254 Dutch war dead
Schoolchildren in Mill Hill paid tribute to 254 Dutch servicemen buried at Westminster Cemetery. The annual remembrance service, organised by former councillor Sury Khatri, took place on Friday, September 18.
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Local News · CricklewoodAnson Primary School seeks makeover prize for second year
Anson Primary School in Cricklewood is among London schools invited to enter the 2026 Big School Makeover competition. The school, which won £5,000 last year, can be nominated for a chance to win a share of £10,000 in prizes.
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Property & Planning · High BarnetHigh Barnet Post Office eyed for nine new flats
Barnet Council is reviewing a proposal to transform the former Crown Post Office in High Barnet into nine self-contained flats. The application highlights a growing trend of residential conversions in the town centre, which now features more homes than shops.
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